POMONA COLLEGE
tapering windows and corners set below a sloping roof line , says Brian Faber . “ Our campus has been here since 1887 and it has a good number of buildings that are constructed that way so that fits in conceptually with the campus design .” The other 20 % is mainly glass and wood . Concrete has different challenges when formed on site than factory made panels .
“ Concrete , in my opinion , is a material that is less controllable ,” Faber points out . “ When you are pouring concrete into a wall cavity there are variables depending on how you vibrate the concrete , the temperature and humidity that day , the consistency of the concrete formula , and so on .” This means on-site inspection and monitoring and inspection must be meticulous , though he hastens to say he ’ s had no problems with the concrete supplied .
The concrete is prepared less than 20 miles from the site . It ’ s a requirement of LEED certification
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